6th German-African Business Summit, GABS 2026
The leading platform for German-African business, investment and strategic dialogue
Thursday 26th November 2026: EducataGhana '26, right after GABS
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SecondsWelcome to GABS 2026
The German-African Business Summit (GABS) brings together senior business executives, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders from across Germany and Africa. The summit serves as the premier platform for advancing trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between both regions. GABS 2026 focuses on practical partnerships, strategic dialogue, and long-term economic collaboration across key growth sectors.
Germany's Signature Business Event in Africa
GABS offers numerous valuable benefits for individuals and organizations looking to expand their network and influence.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with senior executives, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders driving business between Germany and Africa. Build strategic partnerships, identify new opportunities, and expand your market network.
High-Ranking Participants
Engage directly with CEOs, Ministers, Investors, Development finance institutions, and Senior public-sector representatives from both regions.
Engaging Topics
Participate in in-depth discussions on key issues affecting the German-African economy including agritech, energy, healthtech, automotive, IT, agribusiness, mining, and finance.
Brand Awareness
Position your organization in front of a highly influential audience of businesses and policy leaders from Germany and across Africa.
Key Themes & Topics
GABS 2026 highlights the sectors defining the future of German-African economic cooperation.
Agritech
Agro-processing and Value Addition
Deep dive into precision farming, supply chain modernization, and how technological processing is moving Africa from a raw exporter to a high-value producer.
Automotive Value Chain
Development and Mineral Transformation
Unpacking the transition to e-mobility, local EV assembly plants, and the critical mineral processing required to feed the global electric vehicle supply chain.
Finance in Africa
Trends and Challenges
Explore macroeconomic trends, structural financing challenges, and emerging digital banking solutions reshaping the African financial landscape for cross-border investments.
Water Management
And Circular Economy
Strategies for combating water scarcity through advanced filtration, desalination technologies, and the implementation of robust circular economy practices.
Energy & Infrastructure
Future Prospects – Special Focus on Hydrogen
A critical look at sustainable grid developments and the multi-billion dollar opportunity of Green Hydrogen exports from Sub-Saharan Africa to Europe.
Healthtech
And Healthcare Solutions
Showcasing telemedicine, digital health records, and medical supply chain innovations designed to leapfrog traditional healthcare barriers in Africa.
Skills for Africa
Skills for Germany
Addressing the talent gap through bilateral vocational training programs, tech talent migration, and capacity building for the future industrial workforce.
Financing your Africa business
Best practices and innovative approaches
Practical masterclasses on securing venture capital, leveraging German development funds (DEG), and building financially resilient business models.
Women on the Rise
Empowering female leadership
Highlighting successful female founders and executives, discussing barrier removal, and showcasing funds dedicated to female-led African enterprises.
Who Will You Meet?
GABS 2026 brings together the most influential key stakeholders, policymakers, and business leaders committed to fostering German-African economic ties.
C-Level Executives
CEOs, founders, and senior executives expanding business and investment across African markets.
Investors & Lenders
Investors, development finance institutions and banks, focused on high-growth sectors.
Policy Makers
Government leaders, ministers, ambassadors, and regulators shaping economic policy and market frameworks.
SMEs and Startups
Innovative SMEs and fast-growing startups seeking strategic partnerships and market access.
Organizers
Supporters and Partners
Pick a Sponsorship Package
GABS 2026 offers premium partnership opportunities with unrivalled access to Africa's leading business community and German economic key stakeholders. Each tailored sponsorship package is designed to meet your business needs.
Custom packages available — contact us at info@gabs2026.com
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra
23 to 25 November 2026
